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In Rajasthan, itch for change, or a yen for continuity?

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's emphasis on bachat, raahat, badhat schemes to beat Rajasthan's trend of incumbent gov'ts being voted out. BJP and Congress vying for power, with RLP and AAP also contesting. BJP's Vijay Bainsla and Congress' Sachin Pilot contesting in Tonk. BJP's Diya Kumari and Congress' Rafeeq Khan…

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Ram-Leela, Tonk rallies: What kept Ramesh Bidhuri too busy for the privileges committee?

October has been a busy month for BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri.

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BJP reels under series of protests over ticket for Rajasthan polls

Rajasthan BJP leaders and supporters protest over denial of tickets for Assembly polls. Protests witnessed in several districts, including Rajsamand, Sriganganagar, Udaipur, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Kota, Jaipur, Alwar, Bundi. Some dissidents threaten to contest as independents if demands not met.

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'Why is he being a coward?': Ashok Gehlot on Shekhawat approaching court over Sanjivani 'scam'

Rajasthan CM Gehlot calls Union Minister Shekhawat a "coward" for moving court against his arrest in the alleged Sanjivani scam. He also slams Mr. Shekhawat for failing to declare ERCP as a national project

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BJP workers stage protests in Rajasthan after release of the second list of candidates for Assembly polls

The BJP has named 83 candidates in its second list released on Saturday, taking the total number of nominees announced so far to 124.

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Divisive flags find no takers at Mangaluru’s Mangaladevi temple Navaratri fair

Mukesh Singh from Rajasthan has put up a stall, with a saffron flag planted on top, selling an assortment of items ranging from bangles to utensils on Mangaladevi temple road (or Car Street) for the Navaratri fair here.

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Assembly Polls: Congress declares first list of 33 candidates for Rajasthan

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot will contest from Sardarpura Constituency. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP names 83 more candidates for Rajasthan Assembly polls, fields ex-CM Raje from Jhalrapatan

The BJP named 83 more candidates for the Rajasthan Assembly polls, fielding former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje from her traditional Jhalrapatan seat

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Kingdoms gone but erstwhile royals of Rajasthan still hold sway over voters

Dia Kumari, the BJP MP from Rajsamand, is the present scion of the Jaipur royal family in the poll fray and is contesting from Vidhyadhar Nagar. She has stressed the need for parivartan (change) in Rajasthan.

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Ashok Gehlot insists on 'forgive and forget' formula, says no differences within Congress on Rajasthan poll tickets

Ashok Gehlot asserts he wants to leave CM post but it's not leaving him; says any decision on top post will be taken by party leadership and will be accepted by all. He credits Sonia Gandhi for making him CM thrice and praises Vasundhara Raje

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Confident that public will bless us again: Mallikarjun Kharge as Congress meets to decide Rajasthan poll candidates

The meeting of the Congress Central Election Committee (CEC) was also held to finalise the rest of the candidates for Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.

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Congress Screening Committee meeting concludes in Delhi

The Congress on Tuesday night concluded its screening committee meeting in the national capital for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly polls.

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BSP makes renewed bid for Rajasthan polls while the AIMIM is the new variable

Adding an unknown variable to the already complicated political arithmetic of Rajasthan, the AIMIM will make its debut in the upcoming State Assembly election, while BSP, whose six legislators switched to the Congress in 2018, is making a renewed bid to play a crucial role in the ‘balance of power’

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Caste census not to divide people but to ensure that the deserving get their due: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge asserted that their demand for caste census is not meant to divide people or snatch anybody’s rights but only to ensure that deserving groups get their rightful share in development

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Monu Manesar granted bail in Nuh case; to stay in jail with bail pending in two other cases

Monu Manesar was booked by Rajasthan Police for the murder of two Muslim men, Nasir and Junaid, in February. Read more on The Hindu

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Congress can only give guarantee of loot: J.P. Nadda

JP Nadda, BJP president, claims Congress can only give "guarantee of loot" in Karnataka. IT raids have revealed ₹100 crore from contractors. Congress-supported contractor accused BJP of corruption in Karnataka polls. Congress accused of making Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh ATMs of corruption.

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Dandiya, garba artistes offer ‘haarati’ to Goddess Durga in Vijayawada

At the Dasara Navarathri Utsavams in Vijayawada, artistes offered 'haarati' to Goddess Kanaka Durga Devi by performing Dandiya and Garba dances. Dancers from Gujarat and Rajasthan enthralled visitors with their performances.

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Congress won’t repeat 30% of Rajasthan MLAs, says party’s State chief

Govind Singh Dotasra says party will return to power on the back of welfare schemes of State govt., mocks BJP for fielding ‘failed’ MPs; he says party central leadership will decide CM after polls

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Congress workers surround Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot’s vehicle over ticket distribution

A few Congress workers surrounded the vehicle of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and raised slogans against him

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Supporters turn up at Vasundhara Raje’s house in show of solidarity

Rajasthan: Supporters of former CM Vasundhara Raje gather at her residence, express solidarity. Ticket aspirants denied BJP ticket revolt, raising banner of revolt. Analysts wonder if Raje will maintain silence after release of second list of candidates. Diya Kumari's rise leads to speculations of her being CM candidate if BJP…

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Rajasthan polls: Meet ex-army man who angered Jats, ‘pained’ Gehlot, stirred a political storm

Over a controversial appointment to the Rajasthan Public Service Commission, chief minister Ashok Gehlot has found himself in the political crossfire of the state’s two prominent communities, just ahead of the assembly elections.

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Here’s what to expect at the 16th edition of Jodhpur Riff festival

Jodhpur Riff brings a mix of musical acts, from folk to indie and classical. Enjoy the dance of the Kalbeliyas, fire eating and dance performances, Kathputli, Ghoomer, Teraah Taali, Kachchi Ghodi, and more. Hear Kawa Brass Band, dhol drummers, Indie Roots, Kart Pihlap, Katariina Tirmaste, Ars Nova Napoli, Miroca Paris, Jasser Haj Youssef, Barnali Chattopadhyay, Avadhoot Phadke, Mahesh Vinayakram. Enjoy the 500-year-old Mehrangarh Fort at Jodhpur, Rajasthan from Oct 26-30. Experience the rapturous mix of musical acts, dance performances, and more. Join Bundu Khan Langa, his sons Zakir Khan Langa and Kasam Khan…

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Do Delhi’s migrants approve the idea of remote voting? | Data

ECI proposed R-EVM to increase voter turnout in 2019 elections. Survey by Lokniti-CSDS showed 47% of migrants in Delhi trust the system, with higher trust among better-educated. Most political parties raised concerns, leading ECI to shelve the idea. To deepen democracy, people must understand why it's important, not just have…

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Jaipur gamble: On the Rajasthan Assembly elections

The Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party have internal issues to manage even as they face off in a likely straight battle for a majority in the Rajasthan State Assembly

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Congress CEC meeting to finalise Rajasthan assembly polls candidates on October 17

The Congress Central Election Committee (CEC) is scheduled to convene on October 17 to deliberate on the selection of candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan Assembly elections, slated to take place on November 25. Read further on Dynamite News:

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